Research Question: Are There Equal Oppertunities For Men And Woman In Sports?
Contributed by: Stacey Sanger
Article 1:
The number of males and females are exceptionally different when it comes to the participation in extra curricular activities as a whole. The three main categories of extra curricular activities fall into the categories of:
1. Athletics/Music activities: Band, orchestra, chorus, glee club, baseball, soccer, football, etc.
2. Service Organizations: Chess, Debate, etc.
3. Class Officers: President, Secretary, Treasury, etc.
As a result of these statistics, this article states that men are more involved then athletics and music activities then females as well as athletics and music being the most popular and having the most involved men of all three categories of activity.
I feel as though the statistics stated in this article are closely related to the statistics of my own high school. Men were only involved in sports activities while women participated in other activities such as service organizations.
DeMoulin, D (2002). Examining the extra-curricular activity involvement of 384 typical high school students. Journal of Instructional Psychology, Retrieved Nov 24, 2007, from http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi m0FCG/is 3 29/ai 91707796/print
Article 2:
Celebrity women athletes such as Tina Nicholson, Kristi Yamagushi, Char Mortt, Jackie Joyner-Kersee set an example for society trying to over turn the role women play in athletics. Setting an example for high school all over the United States, Penn State University has provided “that all men and women are created equal.” Before Title IX was passed in 1972 women did not have a strong representation in athletics. This made it possible for women to participate and caused all high school and universities to offer the same amount of sports for men and women. Although the same number of varsity sport teams are offered for men and women it is apparent that women sports are still not put on the same level as men’s because of the participation. For example, to attend a women’s basketball game in most instances it is free of charge and students still do don’t fill the seats. On the other hand, for the men’s basketball games, students will “campout” to get good seats.
As I was reading this article, I was not at all surprised to see that all though men’s and women’s sport teams are equal as far as the amount that is offered, but as for participation and other aspects men clearly still over power women in athletics. As stated in the article, women’s basketball games, or any women’s sports are not advertised or “hyped” half as much as men’s. When attending a game, even here at the University of Rhode Island, the fans of women’s sport teams are strictly friends and family of the women athletes, where as people who attend men’s games are fans. I think that the increase in number of women athletes in professional sports and the Olympics is an ongoing development of the “advertising” of women sports.
As Title IX states, “If you build it, they will come,” this was said because of the “undisputed” fact that there is little to no interest in girl’s sports. Again stated by Title IX, the 1972 federal law that requires parity and funding for school based male and female sports, caused a remarkable growth in woman’s athletics. All credit to the increasing number of participation in woman athletics should be given to Title IX because prior to this law, 5% of high school athletics were girls in now a days. The number has rapidly increased to about 45%.
I think that Title IX played a big role in the increasing popularity of women’s athletics. But although the number of participation has increased, that does not mean sports are actually both equal. Other than numbers men still are over powering in the field of athletics from professionals to Universities affecting high school outcomes as well. Referring to “If you build it, they will come,” I do not so much agree looking at the gymnastic teams in most high school having a participation number of about 10 in a school of 4,000 half being females.
In high schools cheerleaders are strictly assigned to cheering at men’s basketball and football games. As a result of Title IX and other controversies regarding equal opportunities for men and woman’s athletics, cheerleaders. In upstate New York, are now required to cheer at both men and women’s games. Although this may fulfill equal opportunities, it costs the cheerleaders more time, more practices, and the forgetting of the names because of the fact they that to call teams instead of just one.
I feel that having women cheer for other woman seems like a good idea changes the idea of actual cheerleaders. The idea of cheerleaders are stereotypically petite girls dressed in tight clothing, tight tops, and mini skirts. This cheerleader look creates sort of “sex appeal” look for the men athletes and the men interested in watching the game. Though cheering for women’s basketball might create more of a hype and more excitement for the games, I still think people find it weird and out of the norm.
Title IX enforced that all males and females receive equal opportunities within the educational system. The amendment states that, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal assistance.” The law was originally enacted to prevent discrimination, but now it’s viewed as a law of proportionality. The ratio of athletes has to be equal to the ratio of the student body. For example, if the ratio of men and women in the student body is 2 to 3, then the ratio of male, female athletes should also be 2 to 3.
I strongly agree with this article. I feel that Title IX should be enforced in schools. It gives males and females equal opportunities. As stated in all of the other articles, prior to the passing of Title IX law, woman had no opportunities what so ever in athletics or any other aspects of the educational system.
Contributed by: Stacey Sanger
Article 1:
The number of males and females are exceptionally different when it comes to the participation in extra curricular activities as a whole. The three main categories of extra curricular activities fall into the categories of:
1. Athletics/Music activities: Band, orchestra, chorus, glee club, baseball, soccer, football, etc.
2. Service Organizations: Chess, Debate, etc.
3. Class Officers: President, Secretary, Treasury, etc.
As a result of these statistics, this article states that men are more involved then athletics and music activities then females as well as athletics and music being the most popular and having the most involved men of all three categories of activity.
I feel as though the statistics stated in this article are closely related to the statistics of my own high school. Men were only involved in sports activities while women participated in other activities such as service organizations.
DeMoulin, D (2002). Examining the extra-curricular activity involvement of 384 typical high school students. Journal of Instructional Psychology, Retrieved Nov 24, 2007, from http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi m0FCG/is 3 29/ai 91707796/print
Article 2:
Celebrity women athletes such as Tina Nicholson, Kristi Yamagushi, Char Mortt, Jackie Joyner-Kersee set an example for society trying to over turn the role women play in athletics. Setting an example for high school all over the United States, Penn State University has provided “that all men and women are created equal.” Before Title IX was passed in 1972 women did not have a strong representation in athletics. This made it possible for women to participate and caused all high school and universities to offer the same amount of sports for men and women. Although the same number of varsity sport teams are offered for men and women it is apparent that women sports are still not put on the same level as men’s because of the participation. For example, to attend a women’s basketball game in most instances it is free of charge and students still do don’t fill the seats. On the other hand, for the men’s basketball games, students will “campout” to get good seats.
As I was reading this article, I was not at all surprised to see that all though men’s and women’s sport teams are equal as far as the amount that is offered, but as for participation and other aspects men clearly still over power women in athletics. As stated in the article, women’s basketball games, or any women’s sports are not advertised or “hyped” half as much as men’s. When attending a game, even here at the University of Rhode Island, the fans of women’s sport teams are strictly friends and family of the women athletes, where as people who attend men’s games are fans. I think that the increase in number of women athletes in professional sports and the Olympics is an ongoing development of the “advertising” of women sports.
1996). Heroines. Retrieved Nov 20, 2007, from http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/1996_jan-dec/03/03-01-96tdc/03-01-96d07-001.htm
Article 3:
As Title IX states, “If you build it, they will come,” this was said because of the “undisputed” fact that there is little to no interest in girl’s sports. Again stated by Title IX, the 1972 federal law that requires parity and funding for school based male and female sports, caused a remarkable growth in woman’s athletics. All credit to the increasing number of participation in woman athletics should be given to Title IX because prior to this law, 5% of high school athletics were girls in now a days. The number has rapidly increased to about 45%.
I think that Title IX played a big role in the increasing popularity of women’s athletics. But although the number of participation has increased, that does not mean sports are actually both equal. Other than numbers men still are over powering in the field of athletics from professionals to Universities affecting high school outcomes as well. Referring to “If you build it, they will come,” I do not so much agree looking at the gymnastic teams in most high school having a participation number of about 10 in a school of 4,000 half being females.
(2007). Good Sports?. Retrieved Nov 20, 2007, from http://www.reason.com/news/show/28196.html.
Article 4:
In high schools cheerleaders are strictly assigned to cheering at men’s basketball and football games. As a result of Title IX and other controversies regarding equal opportunities for men and woman’s athletics, cheerleaders. In upstate New York, are now required to cheer at both men and women’s games. Although this may fulfill equal opportunities, it costs the cheerleaders more time, more practices, and the forgetting of the names because of the fact they that to call teams instead of just one.
I feel that having women cheer for other woman seems like a good idea changes the idea of actual cheerleaders. The idea of cheerleaders are stereotypically petite girls dressed in tight clothing, tight tops, and mini skirts. This cheerleader look creates sort of “sex appeal” look for the men athletes and the men interested in watching the game. Though cheering for women’s basketball might create more of a hype and more excitement for the games, I still think people find it weird and out of the norm.
Hu, W (2007). Equal Cheers for Boys and Girls Draw Some Boos. The New York Times, Retrieved Nov 24, 2007, from http://proquest.com/division/cs-support.shtml
Article 5:
Title IX enforced that all males and females receive equal opportunities within the educational system. The amendment states that, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal assistance.” The law was originally enacted to prevent discrimination, but now it’s viewed as a law of proportionality. The ratio of athletes has to be equal to the ratio of the student body. For example, if the ratio of men and women in the student body is 2 to 3, then the ratio of male, female athletes should also be 2 to 3.
I strongly agree with this article. I feel that Title IX should be enforced in schools. It gives males and females equal opportunities. As stated in all of the other articles, prior to the passing of Title IX law, woman had no opportunities what so ever in athletics or any other aspects of the educational system.
(2005). Title IX: Gender Inequality. Retrieved Nov 24, 2007, from http://coweb.cc.gatech.edu/PubPolicy/710
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